Durham is a tiny city of under 2,000 tucked along the Tualatin River between Tigard and Tualatin, about 11 miles from downtown Portland. Almost entirely residential — 1970s–90s subdivisions and townhomes — it has no real commercial core of its own, but Durham City Park on Fanno Creek and river access give it a quiet, green feel with Tigard and Tualatin amenities minutes away.
Photography of DurhamPhoto: Multiple credited photographers · See source links
Home prices in Durham
The median listing price in Durham is $792,000.
Top places in Durham
Durham City Park — park on Fanno Creek (shown in the Commons photo below).
Tualatin River access — quiet river frontage on the city's edge.
Nearby Tigard: Cook Park, Washington Square, Tigard Farmers Market.
Nearby Tualatin: Tualatin Commons, Bridgeport Village, Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge.
Durham's city hall — small civic center (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from Durham
No rail in town; WES commuter rail is a few minutes away at Tigard Transit Center or the Tualatin Park & Ride.
Typical drive to downtown Portland: ~20–30 minutes via OR-99W/OR-217 or I-5 (approximate).
Schools in Durham
Public schools: Tigard-Tualatin School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Durham FAQs
What is the housing market like in Durham, OR? The median listing price in Durham is $792,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot)
How is the commute from Durham, OR? No rail in town; WES commuter rail is a few minutes away at Tigard Transit Center or the Tualatin Park & Ride.
Which school district serves Durham, OR? Durham is served by Tigard-Tualatin School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
